Chapter Activities: Case Study(Page 95): 1.)What circumstances led REI to create REI Adventures? The circumstances that led REI to create REI Adventures was that the mountain climbers were finding it difficult to get the right equipment that was needed to climb mountains, such as ice axes since the main groups that uses this equipment are snowboarders, hikers, paddlers, skiers, campers, and cyclists. 2.)What advantages did REI have for starting a tourism business?
The advantage that REI had in starting the business was once people noticed that they could get their equipment for less money by buying it from this company, that soon after this business could become a travel agency.
Ethics and Issues(Page 97):
1.)Do you think travel and tourism businesses should be required to accommodate travelers with disabilities? Why or why not?
I think travel and tourism businesses should be required to accommodate travelers with disabilities because if not, then people who have disabilities will not want to choose that particular tourism company which means less money for that company. Also people with disabilities should be able to have the same freedoms as someone who does not have something wrong.
Profiles in Hospitality(Page 100):
1.)What type of tour does Cynthia Billette plan?
The type of tour that Cynthia Billette plans is tours throughout the Pacific Northwest for small groups, corporate events, and conventions. She plans all the tours and oversees the events.
Quick Check(Page 101):
1.)What three factors may contribute to the growth of tourism? Three factors that could contribute to the growth of tourism are tours, transportation providers, and the people who are involved in traveling
2.)What are two reasons that people travel?
Two reasons that people travel are business and leisure
3.)What are three types of package tours? Three types of package tours are independent tours, hosted tours, and escorted or guided tours
Hot Property(Page 108): 1.)How did Carnival Cruise Lines broaden its appeal? Carnival Cruise lines broadened its appeal by adding more ships and having them built by builders who were kept under tight budgets in order to keep costs low and bring in customers. The more ships that Carnival built, the more customers that were brought towards the company along with their families.
2.)What kind of activities would you want on a cruise ship?
Some activities that I would want on a cruise ship would be pools/spas, tons of restaurants to choose from, theaters to watch any type of movie I choose, as well as a mini water park on the main deck.
Case Study(Page 109):
1.)Describe how REI might appeal to beginning adventures. Why would REI arrange trips for families and private groups?
REI would appeal to beginning adventures because they would able to tell them the exact equipment that is needed to go hiking, snowboarding, or even skiing, to make sure that everything goes well and they have a good time. REI might arrange trips for families and private groups because they will be able to make more money from them and also be able to encourage the children to have a good experience.
Quick Study(Page 110):
1.)What are three significant events that affected the airline industry?
Three significant events that affected the airline industry were the Grand Canyon aircraft collision, airlines going bankrupt and having to merge with larger airlines.
2.)What are three forms of ground transportation?
Three forms of ground transportation are rail transportation(Amtrak), automobile transportation, and motor-coach transportation
3.)What five factors affect the price of a ship cruise? Five factors that affect the price of a cruise ship are the ship, the season of sailing, the length of stay, the cabin location, and the itinerary
Internet Activity(Page 115): 1.)What did the Wright brothers invent?
The Wright brothers invented the first practical airplane in 1903 2.)What three historic places related to aviation and the Wrights brothers can you visit while in Dayton? Three historic places that are related to aviation and the Wrights brothers you can visit in Dayton are the Wright Cycle Company, Hoover Block, and the Huffman Prairie Flying Field
Chapter 5 The Tourism Business
Geotourism Project
Tours Project
Types of Transportation Project
Types of cruises project
Chapter Activities:
Case Study(Page 95):
1.)What circumstances led REI to create REI Adventures?
The circumstances that led REI to create REI Adventures was that the mountain climbers were finding it difficult to get the right equipment that was needed to climb mountains, such as ice axes since the main groups that uses this equipment are snowboarders, hikers, paddlers, skiers, campers, and cyclists.
2.)What advantages did REI have for starting a tourism business?
The advantage that REI had in starting the business was once people noticed that they could get their equipment for less money by buying it from this company, that soon after this business could become a travel agency.
Ethics and Issues(Page 97):
1.)Do you think travel and tourism businesses should be required to accommodate travelers with disabilities? Why or why not?
I think travel and tourism businesses should be required to accommodate travelers with disabilities because if not, then people who have disabilities will not want to choose that particular tourism company which means less money for that company. Also people with disabilities should be able to have the same freedoms as someone who does not have something wrong.
Profiles in Hospitality(Page 100):
1.)What type of tour does Cynthia Billette plan?
The type of tour that Cynthia Billette plans is tours throughout the Pacific Northwest for small groups, corporate events, and conventions. She plans all the tours and oversees the events.
Quick Check(Page 101):
1.)What three factors may contribute to the growth of tourism?
Three factors that could contribute to the growth of tourism are tours, transportation providers, and the people who are involved in traveling
2.)What are two reasons that people travel?
Two reasons that people travel are business and leisure
3.)What are three types of package tours?
Three types of package tours are independent tours, hosted tours, and escorted or guided tours
Hot Property(Page 108):
1.)How did Carnival Cruise Lines broaden its appeal?
Carnival Cruise lines broadened its appeal by adding more ships and having them built by builders who were kept under tight budgets in order to keep costs low and bring in customers. The more ships that Carnival built, the more customers that were brought towards the company along with their families.
2.)What kind of activities would you want on a cruise ship?
Some activities that I would want on a cruise ship would be pools/spas, tons of restaurants to choose from, theaters to watch any type of movie I choose, as well as a mini water park on the main deck.
Case Study(Page 109):
1.)Describe how REI might appeal to beginning adventures. Why would REI arrange trips for families and private groups?
REI would appeal to beginning adventures because they would able to tell them the exact equipment that is needed to go hiking, snowboarding, or even skiing, to make sure that everything goes well and they have a good time. REI might arrange trips for families and private groups because they will be able to make more money from them and also be able to encourage the children to have a good experience.
Quick Study(Page 110):
1.)What are three significant events that affected the airline industry?
Three significant events that affected the airline industry were the Grand Canyon aircraft collision, airlines going bankrupt and having to merge with larger airlines.
2.)What are three forms of ground transportation?
Three forms of ground transportation are rail transportation(Amtrak), automobile transportation, and motor-coach transportation
3.)What five factors affect the price of a ship cruise?
Five factors that affect the price of a cruise ship are the ship, the season of sailing, the length of stay, the cabin location, and the itinerary
Internet Activity(Page 115):
1.)What did the Wright brothers invent?
The Wright brothers invented the first practical airplane in 1903
2.)What three historic places related to aviation and the Wrights brothers can you visit while in Dayton?
Three historic places that are related to aviation and the Wrights brothers you can visit in Dayton are the Wright Cycle Company, Hoover Block, and the Huffman Prairie Flying Field